Operator II (Line Lead, Packaging Department)

PurposeBuilt Brands - Kenosha, WI

Full-time

Kenosha, WI

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Operator II is a versatile role responsible for executing scheduled production orders with the opportunity to work across blending, compression, and packaging departments. The individual will handle the blending of powders, compressing tablets, and operating packaging machinery. This role requires adherence to safety procedures, proper use of personal protective equipment, and compliance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) regulations to ensure products meet quality standards. The Operator II is accountable for safety, quality, and equipment efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Blend batches of powders and tablets following batching sheets and SOPs; accurately weigh and measure ingredients using a scale.
• Operate multiple machines, including tablet presses, mixers, and packaging equipment, ensuring smooth and efficient production.
• Perform routine quality testing and document daily production performance and issues.
• Disassemble, clean, reassemble, and set up all required equipment; make light mechanical adjustments to ensure optimal operation.
• Work safely with chemicals with varying hazard ratings, including irritants, corrosives, and oxidizers.
• Pull and organize materials necessary for production, verifying the materials to be used.
• Perform inventory transactions in the MRP system to ensure accurate allocation and tracking of chemicals.
• Participate in daily start-up and shutdown procedures for the manufacturing area.
• Provide training for new employees and assist in driving the production team to meet safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Perform basic and routine maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment.
• Operate a motorized forklift and pallet jacks to move products throughout the facility.

Requirements

• Strong listening and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret recipes, weights, and measures.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Effective team leadership capabilities.
• Ability to operate a forklift; forklift certification is a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• High School diploma is a plus.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting is a plus.